DVRs, NVRs, and TVI DVRs will all record surveillance camera footage onto a hard drive, allow you to watch your camera on a monitor or TV, and put your camera's video online so you can watch it on your computer, phone, or tablet. They only differ by resolution and what type of cameras they record.

We're extremely happy to help you set up your system and troubleshoot any issues. Our support hours are from 9AM-7PM Monday - Friday (EST) and we are available via chat, email, phones, and remote PC screen-sharing. You can reach us at 866-414-2553.

Easy to Install Security Camera Systems

Our HD Systems are so Easy to Install You Won't Need to Pay an Expert

Installation Comparison of 4, 8, and 16 Channel systems for SCW HD and Old BNC-based Systems:

SCW HD Vanguard Pro Systems: Easy

Notice how all the cameras plug into the NVR? This means that all the cameras will auto-configure and be powered by the NVR. There's no need to know how to set IP address or do any networking setup. Plug in the one wire and it works.

Analog, CVI, TVI, and HD-SDI: Difficult

Notice how these system requires an electrician's help? Power distribution boxes are complicated and have exposed wires. You can use power plugs for each camera, but that's gets cluttered and may not have any protection from power surges.

Installation Instructions for 4, 8, and 16 Channel systems:

SCW HD Systems: Run a single Cat5 Cable to Each Camera

Cable type: Cat5, which snaps into place like a telephone cable.

Step 1: Plug one end into the camera and the other end into the NVR and make sure it clicks.

Step 2: Plug a monitor or TV into the NVR.

Step 3: Plug your NVR into a wall outlet and turn it on.

At this point you're done setting it up, give us our support line a call and we'll teach you how to use it.

Analog, CVI, TVI, and HD-SDI: Run a BNC Siamese Cable to Each Camera

Cable type: BNC Siamese Cable, which has a power cable and a video line. The video line has a twist-on locking mechanism.

Step 1: Plug the BNC coax cable into the DVR.

Step 2: Plug the power cable into the power distribution box or power outlet adapter.

Step 3: Plug a monitor or TV into the NVR.

Step 4: Plug your NVR into a wall outlet and turn it on.

At this point you're done setting it up, give us our support line a call and we'll teach you how to use it.